Stellar Blade Patch 1.2.0 Brings New Tracks, Early Hard Mode Access, and Much-Needed Fixes on PC

Stellar Blade

A fresh update for Stellar Blade has rolled out on PC, bringing a mix of new content, technical improvements, and much-needed bug fixes. Patch 1.2.0, weighing in at around 4.9 GB, is now live.

One of the more notable changes is the immediate availability of Hard Mode. Previously, players had to progress a bit before unlocking the tougher difficulty, but now it’s accessible right from the start — including for Boss Challenge. For those who found the base difficulty a bit too forgiving, this update is a welcome change.

Alongside the difficulty update, Shift Up has also added seven newly arranged background tracks. These remixed tunes are based on existing in-game music and can be picked up from The Last Gulp in Xion. Titles like “Flooded Commercial Sector (Trio)” and “White Night (Trio)” now have a fresh twist, giving the soundtrack a bit more variety.

On the technical side, the update introduces a handy save file recovery feature. If your save gets corrupted, the game will now offer the option to restore a backup when launched. There’s also an update to the graphics settings menu, which now shows both your current and expected VRAM usage. This should make it easier for players to fine-tune visuals without overloading their systems.

As per the full patch notes shared by Shift Up, the team has tackled several bugs that were causing headaches for players. These include:

• A fix for a bug in the “Where Is The Fantastic Bait?” quest where bait wouldn’t appear properly.

• A fix for the Demogorgon boss fight, where the camera could swing out of place, making aiming impossible.

• A recurring issue where EVE’s gun vanished after using Burst Skills in the NIKKE minigame.

• Crashes in Photo Mode, and a glitch with AZERTY keyboards not allowing logo rotation.

The patch also resolves some outfit-related issues, such as the “Planet Diving Suit” reverting to the default skin in certain modes. Players who unlocked that suit via PlayStation Network can now grab an upgraded design pattern in Roxanne’s shop when starting New Game+.

If you’re someone who enjoys Steam collectibles, there’s more good news. The patch coincides with the release of new Stellar Blade items on the Steam Points Shop — including badges, trading cards, stickers, and animated backgrounds.

Stellar Blade has been a breakout success since landing on PC last month. According to reports, it sold over one million copies within just three days, and with updates like this, it's clear Shift Up is keeping up the momentum. While there’s no confirmation on a Nintendo Switch 2 release yet, reports suggest the studio is considering the possibility..

The new update will automatically download the next time you launch Steam. For a closer look at everything included, the full patch notes is below:.

PS5 & PC Shared update details:

• 7 newly arranged tracks based on existing BGM. Visit "The Last Gulp" in Xion to receive "A Thank You Gift From Enya"

  • Don’t Forget Me (Trio)

  • Flooded Commercial Sector (Trio)

  • Clock Tower (Trio)

  • White Night (Trio)

  • Wasteland – Reboot (Trio)

  • Oasis (Trio)

  • Don’t Forget Me (Refresh)

• "Hard Mode" is now available from the start of the game. "Hard Mode" is also unlocked for Boss Challenge.

• Fixed an issue during the quest "Where Is the Fantastic Bait?" where bait dropped from underwater boxes was occasionally unobtainable.

• Fixed an issue where, upon entering the "Demogorgon" battle, the camera would sometimes move away from the intended position, making aiming impossible.

• Fixed an issue where the artbook would occasionally not appear on the title screen after completing the first playthrough.

• Fixed an issue where entering Boss Challenge while wearing "Planet Diving Suit (6th) V3" would cause the outfit to revert to the "Skin Suit".

• Fixed an issue during the Scarlet battle where QTEs could cause abnormal character motion and camera behavior.

• Fixed an issue where the game would occasionally crash when entering Photo Mode.

• Various other bug fixes.

PC - 1.2.0 New update details:

•  Along with the 1.2.0 patch, Stellar Blade items are coming to the Steam Points Shop!

  • Badges, Trading Cards, Still and Animated Backgrounds, Stickers, and more!

• If saving fails during gameplay, a save failure message will now appear at the center-left of the screen.

• A save file recovery feature has been added. If a save becomes corrupted, a backup save can now be restored upon launching the game.

• In the graphics options menu, the Expected VRAM display has been improved to show both current usage and expected maximum usage.

• Fixed an issue where the logo rotation key did not work in Photo Mode when using an AZERTY keyboard.

• Fixed an issue where EVE’s gun would occasionally disappear on some PCs after using a Burst Skill in the NIKKE mini-game.

• Players who obtained the "Planet Diving Suit (2nd)" by connecting their PlayStation Network account can now purchase the "Design Pattern: Planet Diving Suit (2nd) V2" at Roxanne’s shop during New Game +.